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Big Ten football teams face Power Four opponents in week two

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Big Ten football teams face Power Four opponents in week two

Summary

Big Ten football programs prepare for a series of non-conference matchups against power conference teams during the second week of the season. Notable road games feature Ohio State traveling to play Texas, while Oregon visits Oklahoma State. Conference teams will also host high-profile opponents, including Michigan against Oklahoma, Illinois facing Duke, and Minnesota taking on Mississippi State. Other non-conference contests include Rutgers at Boston College, Purdue hosting Wake Forest, and an in-state rivalry game between Iowa and Iowa State. Northwestern remains the only Big Ten program idle during this slate of games. Staff analysts offered varied predictions for these matchups as teams look to address performance concerns following opening weekend results.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State plays Texas in a featured matchup between the Big Ten and SEC.
•Michigan hosts Oklahoma at the Big House.
•Oregon faces Oklahoma State following a narrow win over Boise State.
•Northwestern is the only Big Ten team not scheduled to play this week.

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What they're saying

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Can Ohio State avoid an upset at Iowa? Can Michigan find an offense against Minnesota? The staff of Nittany Lions Wire shares its picks for Week 5.
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